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Macon-Bibb County

Georgia · 157,346 residents · 249.383 sq mi
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Macon-Bibb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $125,300. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157,346
+3%since 2019
from 153,200 in 2019
2014 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 614 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2019
from 36.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2014 – 2024
153K154K155K157K158K201420202024Macon-Bibb County
2024157K
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,317
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,334 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,519
Unchangedsince 2019
from $25,640 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $120,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2014 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $818 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
50.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+4%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2014 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(58,712)
Black54.3%(83,170)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4,986)
Asian2%(3,094)
Other2.1%(3,238)
Diversity Score69.6%(106,568)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(56,787)
Black54.2%(85,234)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(6,737)
Asian2%(3,209)
Other2.8%(4,424)
Diversity Score71%(111,725)
Diversity Score
71
+2%since 2019
from 70 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−3%since 2019
from 21.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
53.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia has about 157,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?

The typical household in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia earns about $41,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon-Bibb County, Georgia expensive?

In Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $125,300, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?

About 25.0% of people in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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